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McConnells Mill State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,394 Google reviews · Running trail in Portersville, Pennsylvania · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from McConnells Mill State Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Public park featuring giant boulders, a whitewater creek, fishing & 9 miles of hiking trails.
What runners say about McConnells Mill State Park
“Beautiful scenery, and old mill that's been restored, a covered bridge, and miles of hiking trails from east to challenging.”
Beautiful park! I was only here for a few hours but hiking by the water was so peaceful. Im from northwest ohio and I didn't get as much hiking in as I would have liked due to it getting dark at 5pm so I will return. Trails seemed well marked for the 4 miles in was able to do before sunset.
What a gem! Loved visiting this park. Very interesting history,so well preserved. Park staff were super friendly. Lots of people but not overcrowded. Old and young alike, families and couples,all enjoying the great hiking trails along the creek. I highly recommend this park for a day trip.
So beautiful check out the boulders on the way in explore around them. Geology trail is spectacular. Really good mixed difficulty trails, lots of hilly river bank trails and ginormous glacial boulders with trees growing out of them.
I’ve visited McConnells Mill State Park twice — once in summer and once in fall — and it’s a stunning place in both seasons. The historic mill wasn’t open when I went, but the waterfall beside it is beautiful and worth seeing. There’s also a charming covered bridge that you can actually drive your car through.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful scenery, and old mill that's been restored, a covered bridge, and miles of hiking trails from east to challenging.”
“We did one short hike from Point Parking lot down to the mill and back up again and then hit the playground for a picnic lunch and the kids being free to run around!”
“Not great for strollers, as there are many rocks and roots throughout, along with a large set of stairs to enter/exit one of the main trails.”
“Not great for strollers, as there are many rocks and roots throughout, along with a large set of stairs to enter/exit one of the main trails.”
Plan your run at McConnells Mill State Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitedcnr.state.pa.us
- Phone(724) 368-8091
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–8 PM |
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